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The world first encountered Extreme 12.0 by Zara in 2020. A masculine fragrance belonging to the spicy and fern families. Created as part of the Zara Heritage Selection Extreme collection. Released in eau de toilette.
Brand country — Spain, with its deep-rooted relationship with the fragrance industry. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The olfactory structure of Extreme 12.0 evolves as a cohesive olfactory arc, where accents shift without rush and without gaps. The style of Zara comes through in the way notes appear and fade. No excess details, only what works, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de toilette keeps a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
From the group perspective the profile is anchored in Citrus, Spicy, Aromatic and Fruit. The framework further includes Wood, Green, Ambery and Gourmet. Within olfactory families the composition sits in Fern and Spicy.
From the first breath you catch sparkling citrus first notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Mint.
In the heart you meet Apple, Cedar, Lavender and Nutmeg holding a tempting fruity direction.
The accord profile is built around these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Gourmet and Fruit with each one in a clear role. Additional accords such as Musc, Wood, Amber and Spicy enrich the profile without taking over. The profile is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
Overall Extreme 12.0 reads as a cohesive composition — the start forms character, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the fragrances best experienced on skin.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Zara |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | Spain |
| Website | http://www.zara.es |
| Year of production | 2020 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
| License holder | Inditex |
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